Bank Intersection Halted As Thousands Of Protesters Mark Death Of Ying Tao In Central London

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Cycling death protest in London

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The protest was organised by the London Cycling Campaign, which said: "More must be done to create high quality space for cycling across London, to enable people of all ages and abilities to ride safely in our city. This includes making lorries safer."

Of the eight fatalities on London's roads this year, seven have involved heavy goods vehicles.

Many cyclists stood quietly during the event, while others rang bicycle bells and raised placards.

The protest also marked the death of Clifton James, 60, who was killed in a collision with a car in Harrow in the early hours of Sunday morning.

And it followed one earlier this month in Camberwell where cyclists held a "die-in" to remember Esther Hartsilver who died on May 29 after being struck by a lorry in Denmark Hill.

Cyclist Ying Tao was killed after being crushed by a tipper truck at Bank on Monday

A bike officer from City of London Police has described the Bank junction as “probably the most dangerous in London” for cyclists, according to a report from roadcc.

Building work is currently under way in several London locations on segregated "cycle super highways" and protected junctions. Bank is not currently included.

Wednesday's protest was attended by Labour's Christian Wolmar, who is seeking a Labour nomination for the London mayoralty, and his party rival Ivan Massow. Both tweeted about the event.